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Congressman David Scott (GA-13), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson:

“Today, Georgia mourns the loss of a great statesman and stalwart public servant who for decades worked diligently across the aisle for the common good of our communities. 

“With decency and humility, U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson embodied the best of the American spirit of cooperation in the pursuit of better, and from his service, Georgia is a better state and the United States a more perfect nation.

“Johnny and I served together in the state House of Representatives, in the state Senate and in the Congress of the United States. For decades, he was my friend and my partner in bipartisan leadership and I will miss him very much.

“I thank God for sending Johnny Isakson our way and may God bless him.”

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